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Scholarship

MEXT Scholarship 2027 - Research Students

Government of Japan - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

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Government of Japan - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Opportunity details

The important facts at a glance

Study levelMaster’s
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsScholarship benefits generally include tuition exemption, a monthly allowance and international airfare according to MEXT rules.

Who can apply

Review the official criteria before applying

Ugandan citizens may apply through the applicable MEXT embassy-recommendation or university-recommendation route if they satisfy the current academic, age, nationality and field-of-study requirements.

About this opportunity

Program overview and application information

The Japanese Government MEXT Research Students Scholarship supports international students undertaking graduate-level research, master\'s or doctoral study in Japan.

Benefits
Scholarship benefits generally include tuition exemption, a monthly allowance and international airfare according to MEXT rules.

Requirements
Meet MEXT\'s nationality, age, academic and research requirements and submit the prescribed study or research plan and supporting documents.

How to apply
Follow the official MEXT Research Students guidelines and the Embassy of Japan in Uganda\'s instructions for the appropriate application route and local deadline.
Ready to continue?Always confirm final requirements and dates on the official website.
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Source checked Sep 19, 2026